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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,580.40, 363,006.60 and 153,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,580.40, 363,006.60 and 153,876.40 is: 230,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,580.40 : 363,006.60 = 153,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,580.40/363,006.60 = 153,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,580.40x = 363,006.60 × 153,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,580.40x = 55,858,148,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,858,148,784.24/242,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,266.54

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